hope

Winter in the Forest

How different the forest is in the winter! Looking around the deciduous forest, I notice the tall, dark tree trunks with their branches reaching outward and upward. Without their covering of green finery, the trees stand like silent skeletons, dominating the landscape. The air is tomb-like, for many birds have flown south for the winter. Continue reading “Winter in the Forest”

Hope is the thing That pushes its head through the earth, Unfurling its pale green For all to see. It’s the expectation of blooms, Unwinding from a tiny bud, Blooms more vibrant and colorful Than imagination. Hope is the realization that dead, shriveled things, long buried in the ground, Will one day rise again toContinue reading “Hope”

Being Teachable

“Christ is able to teach us. See how he taught the disciples. He never wearied of their learning from Him. So He will teach us if we will only listen to Him.” – D.L. Moody Lord, keep me teachable. Your disciples were common men, yet they learned and served you so well. So there isContinue reading “Being Teachable”

Praise ye the Lord

Praise the Lord, for He is good. He is wisdom and love, peace and hope. He created all things and gives us grace. Thank you, loving Father, for Your countless blessings.

Just Imagine

“Right now, we wear our souls on the inside. But one day we will be “clothed in righteousness” as we wear our souls on the outside, brilliant and glorious.” Joni Eareckson Tada This beautiful image–it brightens even the gloomiest day. Father, thank you for the little things–a quote, a lovely ice formation, a smile–that brightenContinue reading “Just Imagine”

A Prayer for You

When life is chaotic and you feel stressed, may God grant you peace. When you feel alone and unloved, may God fill you with His love. When you are overwhelmed with grief, may God give you comfort. When you struggle with what to do, may God share His wisdom. When you feel lost and confused,Continue reading “A Prayer for You”

Hope in the Lord

My hope doesn’t lie in money or reputation. It doesn’t lie in friends or family. My hope lies in the Lord of the universe, the God of all creation. Lord of all, I thank you and praise you for the hope you give us. You are my provider, my helper, my hope for a fulfilledContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”

Friday Prayer Challenge

Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. “Can you imagine it? Overflowing with hope by the Holy Spirit’s power? I pray this for you today, that you will experienceContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”

Glimpses of His Glory

Early in the morning before the phone starts ringing and the demands of the day begin pressing all around, I love to curl up in my favorite glider rocker and just think. Pre-dawn darkness covers everything, but a soft light gradually steals into the room. The house is quiet, not yet fully awake. With myContinue reading “Glimpses of His Glory”

Through a Knothole

“The best we can hope for in this life is a knothole peek at the shining realities ahead. -Joni Eareckson Tada. I love the imagery from this quote. Oh, the joy to have that peek into God’s glories that await us. In the meantime, he calls us to serve others and to reflect his gloryContinue reading “Through a Knothole”